Lawrence Johnson wrote:

> Richard, the RHS head on our Vanagon seeps coolant when the weather is very cold
> but not in the warm weather and it seeps after a drive, not before. I assume that
> the rubber is getting harder and the loss of elasticity means a less than perfect
> seal with the head. When the rubber is cold, its just not up to the job.

Don't forget that metal expands with heat, and will give more pressure on the gasket
when the engine is warm opposed to cold. I don't know if it is advisable, but could a
re-torque be in place? If so, I would consider re-torqueing my (the Syncro's) heads,
just as a precaution.

PerL
87 Syncro 112i